Best Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 933 students in Madison County, IN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, IN include Liberty Christian Elementary School, Park Place Church Of God Children's Center, and Indiana Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Indiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private preschools in Madison County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cross Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2318 W Cross St
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Indiana Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
432 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Liberty Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7773
Gr: PK-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Park Place Church Of God Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
501 College Dr
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 642-3335
Gr: K | 7 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4459
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Anderson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
1115 Pearl St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 642-1848
Gr: PK-K | 97 students

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
933 Students
84,854 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
5,985 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
43%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,321
$9,527
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,371
$10,649
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,249 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
64 Students
4,256 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
556 Students
42,739 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
188 Students
27,528 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, IN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, IN include Liberty Christian Elementary School, Park Place Church Of God Children's Center, and Indiana Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Madison County?
7 private preschools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison County?
Madison County private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private preschools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
Which private preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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